As of Monday, May 11, the Louisiana Department of Health reported that the state has roughly 31,815 positive cases, of which 1,310 patients are currently being treated in a hospital. So far they’ve confirmed that roughly 22,608 people have recovered, but 2,242 have died.

Louisiana has remained one of the hardest hit states for the duration of the crisis, which prompted Gov. Edwards to extend the Stay at Home order twice.

The governor said the following types of locations will be allowed to reopen Friday, with a limit in place of 25% of their normal capacity:

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